The average cost of workers’ compensation insurance in Washington for 2026 will go up 4.9 percent, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) announced today. Starting January. 1, employers and workers together will pay, on average, $1.37 a week more for each full-time position. Employers pay about 75 percent of the premium, and…More

Why Your Most Capable Employees are Silently Overwhelmed A high-performing manager confessed: “On the outside, everything with the project looked fine… Yet inside, I felt like I was screaming. I couldn’t sleep, couldn’t concentrate, and even small tasks felt impossible. I was overwhelmed.” It’s tempting to mistake this for regular stress or burnout, but it’s…More

In today’s highly disruptive business environment—whether in manufacturing, construction, logistics, or field services—disruption is constant, from new automation and robotics to supply chain volatility, safety standard updates, and fluctuating project demands. In this world, adaptability is the new leadership measure. The foremen, supervisors, and shift lead who earn the next promotion aren’t just the ones…More

Rotschy Inc. is facing just over $170,000 in fines after a 3,000-pound excavator bucket fell off the arm of a machine and crushed a worker at a southwest Washington jobsite. The employee was working inside a trench box and giving hand signals to the excavator operator when the bucket detached, crushing the lower half of…More

Many leaders instinctively look outside their organization when a management position opens up, believing a fresh perspective is the only way to fill a critical role. However, what if the next great leader for your team is already sitting at a desk down the hall? Developing and promoting leaders from within isn’t just a feel-good…More